the weather was fine yesterday and we enjoyed walking through the garden fair of Les Jardins d'Aywiers.
Visit the Travel and Life Style part of my blog for a few impressions...
Sunday, May 2, 2010
This weekend: Jardins d'Aywiers
the weather was fine yesterday and we enjoyed walking through the garden fair of Les Jardins d'Aywiers.
Visit the Travel and Life Style part of my blog for a few impressions...
Friday, April 23, 2010
Next week: Les Jardins d'Aywiers
Enjoy!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A week in the Ardennes
More in the Travel and Lifestyle part of my blog...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Visit at tefaf Part 2: Modern and contemporary Art
Also this year tefaf offered the best quality of modern and contemporary art.
I was well received at Hammer Galleries from New York, who had a very nice portrait of Louise Riesner, made by my favorite impressionist painter Berthe MORISOT in 1881. Berthe was one of the very few female impressionist painters. Her paintings make me think of spring: new life, delicacy and harmony. Her works are full of luminous light and complex in its colours. Her feminine touch is what I like in her paintings and what I often miss in impressionist paintings...
When you see a good painting of Berthe Morisot, you see speed and precision in her brush strokes and love for the subject. Most of her paintings that I know are pictures of people in landscapes or portraits of girls and young mothers with child. Her paintings are delicate and full of life. She was a great admirer of Eduard Manet. In 1874, she married his brother Eugene...
As an example, I show you hereunder one of my favorite paintings of Berthe Morisot, "Jeune Femme près d'une Fenêtre", also called "L'Eté" (summer) that she painted in 1880. It belongs to Musee Fabre in Montpellier, France. It was the most striking work I discovered during the 2002 exhibition about Berthe Morisot at Fondation Gianadda, Martigny, Switzerland.
Hammer Galleries exhibited a fine collection of paintings from A. Modigliani, P.A Renoir, E.L Boudin and J-B. C. Corot amongst others!
Also Hopkins-Custot Gallery from London had a painting of Berthe Morisot for sale.I am of the opinion that market prices for her paintings are underestimated, compared to other "more well-known" impressionist artists' paintings, whether or not, their quality...
I expect these differences to fade out over time.
I was also impressed by the top quality works of Landau Fine Art Inc., Canada, who exhibited works from P. Picasso, H. Matisse, H. Moore and A. Giacometti, amongst others. What a fine collection!
Gallerie Patrice Trigano, Paris had a fine drawing of H. Matisse titled "Femme accoudée à une table" (grafitte on paper signed 1940). Provenance from the artist's family. I took a picture for private use only, so I cannot share it with you...
Concluding, this was a selection of what was on view this year. Certainly, this overview is limited and merely a selection. And contemporary art? Yes there was, but I suppose my blood streams faster looking at works from the 20th century up until the 70's...
A pig cut into two parts and put on formaldehyde and displayed in a moving machine, like some artists do, is this art or is it just a form of displaced provocation or cry for originality (what else did not we do yet?)? Would I be ready to spend the requested price of euro 12 Million for this, as reported, or rather spend them on art from artists who have fought their lives to grow and surpass themselves rather than coming up with some 'original' idea's for the investor?
But, in the end, it is for you to decide what thrills you.
I was well received at Hammer Galleries from New York, who had a very nice portrait of Louise Riesner, made by my favorite impressionist painter Berthe MORISOT in 1881. Berthe was one of the very few female impressionist painters. Her paintings make me think of spring: new life, delicacy and harmony. Her works are full of luminous light and complex in its colours. Her feminine touch is what I like in her paintings and what I often miss in impressionist paintings...
When you see a good painting of Berthe Morisot, you see speed and precision in her brush strokes and love for the subject. Most of her paintings that I know are pictures of people in landscapes or portraits of girls and young mothers with child. Her paintings are delicate and full of life. She was a great admirer of Eduard Manet. In 1874, she married his brother Eugene...
As an example, I show you hereunder one of my favorite paintings of Berthe Morisot, "Jeune Femme près d'une Fenêtre", also called "L'Eté" (summer) that she painted in 1880. It belongs to Musee Fabre in Montpellier, France. It was the most striking work I discovered during the 2002 exhibition about Berthe Morisot at Fondation Gianadda, Martigny, Switzerland.
Hammer Galleries exhibited a fine collection of paintings from A. Modigliani, P.A Renoir, E.L Boudin and J-B. C. Corot amongst others!
Also Hopkins-Custot Gallery from London had a painting of Berthe Morisot for sale.
I expect these differences to fade out over time.
I was also impressed by the top quality works of Landau Fine Art Inc., Canada, who exhibited works from P. Picasso, H. Matisse, H. Moore and A. Giacometti, amongst others. What a fine collection!
Thomas Gibson Fine Art from London showed works from M. Rothko, H. Matisse, P. Picasso, A Modigliani and A. Giacometti, amongst others. Below a painting from A. Giacometti.
Gallerie Patrice Trigano, Paris had a fine drawing of H. Matisse titled "Femme accoudée à une table" (grafitte on paper signed 1940). Provenance from the artist's family. I took a picture for private use only, so I cannot share it with you...
I was very much impressed by very elegant stand of L'arc en Seine, Paris, who specializes in 20th century decorative art. The stand offered fine French Art Deco chairs, a forged table and lamps from D. Giacometti and a very fine writing table with bronze feet and a travertin top from Max Ingrand, made in 1960 (reported to have fetched euro 220 000), amongst others...
Following my tour I found a fine work of Kees van Dongen at Gallerie Boulakia, Paris, titled "Fille-mère". The work as shown below was painted by van Dongen in 1907-1908.
Lastly, I was greatly impressed by the stand of Odermatt & Vedovi, Paris-Brussels, which had a generous & high quality collection of 20 th century art from A.Calder, M. Rothko, P. Picasso, j. Arp, A. Giacometti and Lucio Fontana, amongst others. Below you will see a picture of their dramatic stand.
Concluding, this was a selection of what was on view this year. Certainly, this overview is limited and merely a selection. And contemporary art? Yes there was, but I suppose my blood streams faster looking at works from the 20th century up until the 70's...
A pig cut into two parts and put on formaldehyde and displayed in a moving machine, like some artists do, is this art or is it just a form of displaced provocation or cry for originality (what else did not we do yet?)? Would I be ready to spend the requested price of euro 12 Million for this, as reported, or rather spend them on art from artists who have fought their lives to grow and surpass themselves rather than coming up with some 'original' idea's for the investor?
But, in the end, it is for you to decide what thrills you.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Visit at tefaf Part1: Old Master Paintings from the 16th & 17th century.
I suppose I have become a regular visitor of tefaf. Visiting the art fair every year with my father has become a tradition since 1993.
This year's event again shows top quality art in its entire splendor. Today I concentrated on 16th and 17th century paintings (mainly Flemish, Dutch and Italian).
Paintings that stroke me most were:
Still life’s from P. Claez, R. Savery, A. Boschaert, B. van der Ast.
Sceneries from P. Bruegel the Elder, A. Grimmer, J. van Ruysdael, H. Avercamp, Guardi and Canaletto.
Marines from S. de Vlieger, P. Nooms (Zeeman) W. van de Velde the Elder and J. van de Capelle.
Next to these Old Masters there are numerous beautiful paintings from less known artists from this era, of course offered at more affordable prices.
What strikes me again is the devotion, love for the subject and discipline these artists show in their paintings, which have survived for centuries because of the love and admiration for them by the subsequent owners. This is what makes Europe so rich, the respect for culture and art over centuries and centuries.
And even if these paintings are bought as a pure investment, they still contribute to preserving art for the generations to come...
In the picture below I briefly visited the 20th century, standing next to a painting from Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), titled "Deux Femmes" that Gauguin painted in 1902, a year before Gauguin’s death, while he was living on Hiva Oa in the remote Marquesas Islands 740 miles from Tahiti. Before the opening of tefaf, the leading international art dealer Dickinson announced an asking price in the region of €18 million (US$26 million).
This year's event again shows top quality art in its entire splendor. Today I concentrated on 16th and 17th century paintings (mainly Flemish, Dutch and Italian).
Paintings that stroke me most were:
Still life’s from P. Claez, R. Savery, A. Boschaert, B. van der Ast.
Sceneries from P. Bruegel the Elder, A. Grimmer, J. van Ruysdael, H. Avercamp, Guardi and Canaletto.
Marines from S. de Vlieger, P. Nooms (Zeeman) W. van de Velde the Elder and J. van de Capelle.
Next to these Old Masters there are numerous beautiful paintings from less known artists from this era, of course offered at more affordable prices.
What strikes me again is the devotion, love for the subject and discipline these artists show in their paintings, which have survived for centuries because of the love and admiration for them by the subsequent owners. This is what makes Europe so rich, the respect for culture and art over centuries and centuries.
And even if these paintings are bought as a pure investment, they still contribute to preserving art for the generations to come...
In the picture below I briefly visited the 20th century, standing next to a painting from Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), titled "Deux Femmes" that Gauguin painted in 1902, a year before Gauguin’s death, while he was living on Hiva Oa in the remote Marquesas Islands 740 miles from Tahiti. Before the opening of tefaf, the leading international art dealer Dickinson announced an asking price in the region of €18 million (US$26 million).
Guy at tefaf 2010
Tulip in vase with lizard and butterfly, inspired by Balthasar van der Ast
I painted this picture in 2001. It is all about the beauty, fragility and evanescence of the tulip flower, lizard and butterfly, which Balthasar van der Ast depicted so well. I decided to draw the attention of the eye towards the admiration of the lizard for the butterfly, next to the generosity of the tulip.
Tulip in vase with lizard and butterfly
(1593/94-1657) Balthasar van der Ast was born in Middelburg. There he became a pupil of his brother in law Ambrosius Bosschaert. Van der Ast formed together with his brother, his brother in law and three cousins the "Bosschaert Dynasty", a group of painters who were known for their still life's. Van der Ast mainly painted still lifes of flowers and fruit. He worked with Roelant Savery and taught Jan Davidsz. de Heem and the sons of Ambrosius Bosschaert.
(1593/94-1657) Balthasar van der Ast was born in Middelburg. There he became a pupil of his brother in law Ambrosius Bosschaert. Van der Ast formed together with his brother, his brother in law and three cousins the "Bosschaert Dynasty", a group of painters who were known for their still life's. Van der Ast mainly painted still lifes of flowers and fruit. He worked with Roelant Savery and taught Jan Davidsz. de Heem and the sons of Ambrosius Bosschaert.
Detail
Monday, March 15, 2010
This week is tefaf in Maastricht
This week is tefaf show: The best art in the world is for sale in Maastricht at tefaf from 12-21 March 2010.
No where else will you find such an elegantly displayed selection of genuine masterpieces from 263 of the world’s most prestigious art and antiques dealers from 17 countries.
Or you can just visit the fair as an art lover and get an overall view on the best art from ancient Chinees art to modern art!
No where else will you find such an elegantly displayed selection of genuine masterpieces from 263 of the world’s most prestigious art and antiques dealers from 17 countries.
Or you can just visit the fair as an art lover and get an overall view on the best art from ancient Chinees art to modern art!
Enjoy!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Bruegel Family, picturing daily life
Visit my page about the 16th century painting "The bird trap" of P. Bruegel.
Please click here to go to the Bruegel page.
Please click here to go to the Bruegel page.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tulip in glass
Oil on canvas
One day I woke up and said to myself "I want to have genuine paintings in my house."
From that day I started to paint.
Read "Why did I start painting?" on my page above at the right hand side.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
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